Entering Class of 2025: Student Gallery

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Welcome to Penn, MS1s!

Entering Class of 2025

Aaron Hsieh

PSOM House: Dickens

Aaron Hsieh

Aarush Sahni

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Favorite song: NOKIA by Drake

Aarush Sahni

Addie Li

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
Favorite Song: What Goes Around…/…Comes Around (Interlude) by Justin Timberlake

I love trying out new styles of dance! From Chinese traditional styles to hip hop, I love dance as a form of self expression and stress relief.

I love trying out new styles of dance! From Chinese...

Addie Li

Aditi Mukkara

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Mountain House, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Favorite Song: Paradise by Coldplay

I enjoy running, yoga, pilates, and exploring national parks! I’m also a huge foodie so I’m always excited to try a new recipe or restaurant.

I enjoy running, yoga, pilates, and exploring national parks! I’m...

Aditi Mukkara

Akin Adio

Pronouns: He/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Berks County, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Does the Bible count?
Favorite Song: "Worthy" by Elevation

I’m just kid that loves to run and can’t eat without watching Netflix/YouTube.

I’m just kid that loves to run and can’t eat...

Akin Adio

Alan Cieslukowski

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate Institution: University of Windsor
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: 11/22/63 by Stephen King
Favorite Song: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd

Outside of medicine, I love staying active by playing soccer and lifting weights. I unwind by playing guitar or getting lost in a massive LEGO set. I’m also a fan of a good book, usually fiction, especially if it pulls me into a completely different world.

Outside of medicine, I love staying active by playing soccer...

Alan Cieslukowski

Alan Zelin

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Favorite Song: Dreams by The Cranberries

I love hiking, visiting museums, solving crosswords, reading, and playing badminton.

I love hiking, visiting museums, solving crosswords, reading, and playing...

Alan Zelin

Alejandro Barros

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Range by David Epstein
Favorite Song: How Deep the Father's Love

I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, and rock climbing. It is even better when I get to do those things while hanging out with family and friends. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, and rock climbing. It is even...

Alejandro Barros

Alexander “Shurik” Zavriyev

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Boston
Undergraduate Institution: Univeristy of Rochester
Year of Graduation: 2019
Favorite Book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Favorite Song: La Boheme

I love going on adventures, making music and driving like a madman (squarely within the bounds of the law, TM). Outside of medicine you can find me in lab absolutely LOCKED IN. Outside of lab you can find me wolfing down food, playing board games, and hyping up my #friendsandfamily.

I love going on adventures, making music and driving like...

Alexander “Shurik” Zavriyev

Alexandra Cordoba

Pronouns: She/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: The entire ACOTAR series
Favorite Song: Busy Woman by Sabrina Carpenter

I love spending time with friends, exploring new places, and finding great spots to eat around Philly to add to my Beli. I’m always up for an adventure, whether it’s traveling somewhere new, going on a long run, or trying out a fun new recipe.

I love spending time with friends, exploring new places, and...

Alexandra Cordoba

Amelia Li

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Wuhan, China/Miami, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Stoner by John Williams
Favorite Song: Dreams by The Cranberries

Hi! I enjoy rock climbing and thrifting in my free time. I also love cooking and taking pictures with my friends.

Hi! I enjoy rock climbing and thrifting in my free...

Amelia Li

Ana Serrano

PSOM House: Mossell

Ana Serrano

Aneeshea (Shea) Cason

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Loxahatchee, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Favorite Song: Remember the Time by Michael Jackson

I love reading, trying new foods, listening to music, and playing pickleball! I’m learning to love travel, cooking/baking, and stepping outside my comfort zone.

I love reading, trying new foods, listening to music, and...

Aneeshea (Shea) Cason

Anna Dray

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: The Hunger Games trilogy
Favorite Song: Jackie and Wilson - Hozier

In my free time, I enjoy painting, baking, and exploring new coffee shops. I also love hanging out with friends, whether we’re going on a run together or binging reality TV. One of my favorite things to do is go to concerts (especially if it’s country music) and musicals. Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!

In my free time, I enjoy painting, baking, and exploring...

Anna Dray

Anna Nguyen

PSOM House: Rhoads

Anna Nguyen

Annie Chen

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
Favorite Song: Better Us by Jackson Yee

I love trying new foods, playing pickleball, cooking, and card/board games.

I love trying new foods, playing pickleball, cooking, and card/board...

Annie Chen

Aouss Azzouz

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Damascus, Syria
Undergraduate Institution: Earlham College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter
Favorite Song: "Ya Habibi" by Mohamed Ramadan & Gims

I like playing basketball and ping pong. I also enjoy traveling and photography

I like playing basketball and ping pong. I also enjoy...

Aouss Azzouz

Audrey Czuchna

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Austin, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: Beartown, Fredrik Backman
Favorite Song: The Hardest Part, Olivia Dean

I love to read, paint, try new coffee shops, go to bar trivia, host movie or game nights, and watch F1. I’m also excited to join intramurals and music groups!

I love to read, paint, try new coffee shops, go...

Audrey Czuchna

Avrit Tung

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: McLean, Virginia
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Dune
Favorite Song: Butterfly Effect

In my free time, I love to travel and visit new places, try local food, and spend time outdoors.

In my free time, I love to travel and visit...

Avrit Tung

Aya Abu-Alfa

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness
Favorite Song: Fever by Dua Lipa/Angèle

I love barre, reading memoirs, graphic design, and cooking/baking!

I love barre, reading memoirs, graphic design, and cooking/baking!

Aya Abu-Alfa

Ben Telicki

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Westminster, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: This is Water
Favorite Song: Don't Look Back in Anger

Hello! I like going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, trying to become a satisfactory golfer, poet, and/or karaoke singer, and spending time with my hairy mutt dogs. Just not all at the same time!

Hello! I like going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, trying to...

Ben Telicki

Bernard Silverstein

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Queens, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite Book: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Favorite Song: Better - Khalid

I enjoy cooking anything with seafood (favorite meal to make is cioppino), recreating dishes from restaurants at home, credit card points/airline mile enthusiast (always searching for the best travel deals), skiing, and beach volleyball.

I enjoy cooking anything with seafood (favorite meal to make...

Bernard Silverstein

Bradley Rao

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Halfmoon, NY
Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Buffalo
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Crime and Punishment
Favorite Song: On by Aphex Twin

I like playing piano, getting food with friends, exploring, watching old movies, hiking, and going out to museums and concerts.

I like playing piano, getting food with friends, exploring, watching...

Bradley Rao

Brandon Curl

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Bridge City, TX
Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: The Inheritance Cycle
Favorite Song: Turn Off The Noise by Peter McPoland

I just finished a cycling tour on the West Coast this summer, so cycling is one of my big hobbies. I also enjoy cooking; I try to find a new recipe each week to try out. Finally, I love coffee, so I’ll be on the hunt for the best coffee shop in Philadelphia this semester.

I just finished a cycling tour on the West Coast...

Brandon Curl

Bridget O’Hearn

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Orphan Master's Son
Favorite Song: Vienna by Billy Joel (or anything Zach Bryan)

I’m a HUGE Beli fan! I love trying new cuisines, restaurants, and happy hours. Besides food, I also enjoy running, going to the gym, reading, hiking, and playing card/board games 🙂

I’m a HUGE Beli fan! I love trying new cuisines,...

Bridget O’Hearn

Caleb Gordon

Pronouns: He / Him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Favorite Song: Losing You by Solange

Hi, my name is Caleb! I grew up in Florida, but my family is all from Jamaica. In my free time, I love to cook, travel, and watch reality TV (especially The Real Housewives franchises).

Hi, my name is Caleb! I grew up in Florida,...

Caleb Gordon

Camilla Augustus

PSOM House: Dickens

Camilla Augustus

Chaitanya Vankireddy

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Animal Farm
Favorite Song: Any Still Woozy Song

My summer 2025 hobbies have been poker and hiking. My all time favorite hobby is watching bad reality television!

My summer 2025 hobbies have been poker and hiking. My...

Chaitanya Vankireddy

Christian Nguyen

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Reading, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Love in the Time of Cholera
Favorite Song: Undecided - Ella Fitzgerald

Outside of class, I enjoy karaoke, dancing, and playing piano. I’m also a big foodie so you can find me looking for the best place to eat in Philly!

Outside of class, I enjoy karaoke, dancing, and playing piano....

Christian Nguyen

Christian Porter

PSOM House: Dickens

Christian Porter

Christine Kong

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Glen Head, New York
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Book Thief
Favorite Song: Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

I love cooking, puzzling, the NYT Crossword, playing piano/cello, and exploring workout classes around the city!

I love cooking, puzzling, the NYT Crossword, playing piano/cello, and...

Christine Kong

Christopher Taveras

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Briarcliff, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Syracuse
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: Sapiens
Favorite Song: Let It Be

I enjoy staying active, whether it’s running, biking, or going to the gym. I’ve recently gotten into hiking and camping and enjoy spending time outdoors.

I enjoy staying active, whether it’s running, biking, or going...

Christopher Taveras

Cody Eskandarian

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Harrison, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Favorite Song: Chop Suey by System of a Down

Hey y’all! My favorite hobby is playing soccer, and I also love performing music, hiking, basketball, ping pong, and weightlifting. I can play 5 instruments ranging from heavy metal guitar to classical piano (hmu to jam!), and I’m really eager to make time to explore national/state parks while at Penn.

Hey y’all! My favorite hobby is playing soccer, and I...

Cody Eskandarian

Connor Blue

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Duke
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Favorite Song: Little Wing

I enjoy exercise, live music, playing guitar, reading, and learning German.

I enjoy exercise, live music, playing guitar, reading, and learning...

Connor Blue

Daniel Gao

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Mercer Island, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Pomona College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: The Emperor of All Maladies - Siddhartha Mukherjee
Favorite Song: Heading South - Zach Bryan

I enjoy swimming, playing pick-up basketball, hiking, and photography.

I enjoy swimming, playing pick-up basketball, hiking, and photography.

Daniel Gao

David Odekunle

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Favorite song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

I enjoy poetry, chess, films, and endurance running!

I enjoy poetry, chess, films, and endurance running!

David Odekunle

David Resto

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Hinesville, GA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite Song: There For You - greek

I love playing tennis and playing video games on pretty much any console (don’t let me play Overcooked, though). I like cooking, baking and trying new foods!

I love playing tennis and playing video games on pretty...

David Resto

Deniz Ince

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Serenade for Nadia by Zulfu Livaneli
Favorite Song: August by Taylor Swift

I like running, playing board games (mostly Catan), and watching sitcoms. I’m looking forward to exploring coffee shops and bakeries in Philadelphia!

I like running, playing board games (mostly Catan), and watching...

Deniz Ince

Ellery Schlingmann

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Favorite Song: Astrovan - Mt. Joy

I love to cook and bake! I also really enjoy staying active (running, lifting, yoga, hiking, playing basketball/volleyball, etc.) and am a huge sports fan 🙂 I have the worst track record with keeping plants alive but am trying to grow a small herb garden at my apartment, so wish me luck.

I love to cook and bake! I also really enjoy...

Ellery Schlingmann

Emanuel Barrett

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Nashville
Undergraduate Institution: UPenn
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Favorite Song: Remember the Time by Michael Jackson

Hey y’all, feel free to call me Eman or Emanuel! I love to keep myself active and busy whether it’s exploring the city, running, biking, cooking, making playlists, or watching the newest Marvel or DC movie. For any of these things, I enjoy them the most while doing it with others!

Hey y’all, feel free to call me Eman or Emanuel!...

Emanuel Barrett

Erasmo Silva

PSOM House: Dickens

Erasmo Silva

Erica Xiong

PSOM House: Wood

Erica Xiong

Eva Karolczak

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Los Altos, California
Undergraduate Institution: Swarthmore College
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: The Briar Club (Kate Quinn)
Favorite Song: Timeless (Taylor Swift)

Outside of academics, I love to spend time singing (either with my chorus or my guitar), cooking, running, or going on egregiously long walks around the city. I’ll also be making regular trips to NYC, where my partner is finishing up his PhD (if anyone needs an Amtrak buddy)!

Outside of academics, I love to spend time singing (either...

Eva Karolczak

Evrim Ozcan

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: McLean, Virginia
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Favorite Song: RaTaTa by Batuflex

I enjoy running and lifting, and I’ve competed professionally in Spartan Race—an obstacle course racing sport that combines the two. I also enjoy extreme sports such as skiing, mono-skiing, and kitesurfing. I’m always eager to try new foods and learn about different cultures through travel, often attempting to recreate the recipes I discover once I return home.

I enjoy running and lifting, and I’ve competed professionally in...

Evrim Ozcan

Freya Gulamali

PSOM House: Rhoads

Freya Gulamali

Gabriel Otubu

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Ellicott City
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams
Favorite Song: Mr.Fete by Machel Montano

My name is Gabriel Otubu, and I enjoy traveling, nature photography, trying new foods, and running. I also love baking and spending quality time with friends.

My name is Gabriel Otubu, and I enjoy traveling, nature...

Gabriel Otubu

Gabriela Nguena Jones

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Suwanee
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Favorite Song: Moment 4 Life

I love to exercise (stair master queen!) and take walks outside when the weather is nice. I also enjoy reading philosophical/neuroscience/anthropology books. I also am getting more into board games; Catan anyone?

I love to exercise (stair master queen!) and take walks...

Gabriela Nguena Jones

Gene Cha

PSOM House: Dickens

Gene Cha

Grace Forbes

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Wallingford
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Song: Unknown (Nth) by Hozier

In my free time, I love to do just about anything active/outdoors, but running, hiking, and lifting are my favorites. I am also a huge reader (mostly romance, fantasy, and thrillers) and enjoy baking and cooking. I have a dog (Murphy) and love giving him far too many treats and taking him to our local stream to swim.

In my free time, I love to do just about...

Grace Forbes

Grace Williamson

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL & Nashville, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Oakwood University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
Favorite Song: Tiny Things by Tiny Habits

I love to listen to music, sing, and stay active by running, working out, and rollerskating. I also love spending time with family and friends and exploring outdoors. I also have a soft spot for anything artistic!

I love to listen to music, sing, and stay active...

Grace Williamson

Grant Lee

PSOM House: Wood

Grant Lee

Grant Li

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Toronto
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: The Martian
Favorite Song: Strangers Again by Against the Current

Hi! Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants and explore Philadelphia. I also love rock climbing and going for runs along the Schuylkill!

Hi! Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants...

Grant Li

Gwen Orme

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Undergraduate Institution: Middlebury College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Favorite Song: Wait For It (Leslie Odom, Jr. & Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton)

I love to hike, swim, walk, dance, and play a smattering of recreational sports. I am currently trying to get to all the national parks in the U.S. and have done 22/63 so far.

I love to hike, swim, walk, dance, and play a...

Gwen Orme

Hamilton Wexler

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Tech
Year of Graduation: 2019
Favorite Book: God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert
Favorite Song: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears

Outside of work/school, I am always looking for a book club or game night. During the weekend, I like to explore new hiking trails or to try new restaurants with family and friends!

Outside of work/school, I am always looking for a book...

Hamilton Wexler

Hannah Chakravarty

PSOM House: Wood

Hannah Chakravarty

Harrison Wallace

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: The Song of Achilles/The Covenant of Water
Favorite Song: Gigi l'amoroso

I’ve lived in five countries—UK, Ghana, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the US. I love trying new foods and visiting new places. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in languages and social anthropology.

I’ve lived in five countries—UK, Ghana, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the...

Harrison Wallace

Haya Alkiswani

Pronouns: She/Her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: "Wit" by Margaret Edson (spelled "W;t")

In my free time, I enjoy painting (oil, watercolor, and acrylic), digital art, and creative writing. I also enjoy going on walks with friends and family, trying new food recipes, and playing with my cat Cookie. Recently, I’ve picked up horseback riding and biking!

In my free time, I enjoy painting (oil, watercolor, and...

Haya Alkiswani

Isaac Bediako

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Bowdoin College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Fires on the Plain by Shōhei Ōoka
Favorite Song: Don't Stop by Foster The People

Outside of medicine, I really enjoy training for things, am currently trying to get my planche. I also like collecting motivational and interesting quotes. To relax, I love watching movies, anime, hanging out with friends, and recently discovered that I enjoy putting together furniture.

Outside of medicine, I really enjoy training for things, am...

Isaac Bediako

Isabela Brown-Soler

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Chamblee, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia State University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Favorite Song: Stick Season by Noah Kahan

I enjoying exploring new places to eat with friends, crocheting, traveling, and exercising. I’ve always been into cooking and baking, and I can’t wait to share some of my creations.

I enjoying exploring new places to eat with friends, crocheting,...

Isabela Brown-Soler

Isabella Giudicelli Sims

PSOM House: Rhoads

Isabella Giudicelli Sims

Isabella Stuart

PSOM House: Mossell

Isabella Stuart

Isaiah Kim

PSOM House: Rhoads

Isaiah Kim

Jacob Cohen

PSOM House: Dickens

Jacob Cohen

Jadyn Wilensky

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Kensington, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2021
Favorite Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Favorite Song: I Could Be A Florist by Olivia Dean

I love reading, trying out new restaurants, and cooking. I also recently adopted a dog and spending time with her is always one of the best parts of my day!

I love reading, trying out new restaurants, and cooking. I...

Jadyn Wilensky

Jeffrey Huang

PSOM House: Dickens

Jeffrey Huang

Jonah Nadelmann Keller

Pronouns: He/Him/His
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: New York City, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Favorite Song: Knockin' on Heaven's Door cover by Dead & Co at the Gorge in 2016

Love to play basketball, watch the yankees and patriots, and be outside relaxing while listening to dire straits, dead & co, eric clapton among other artists.

Love to play basketball, watch the yankees and patriots, and...

Jonah Nadelmann Keller

Jordan Feldman

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Los Angeles
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: Say Nothing-Patrick Radden Keefe
Favorite Song: Bad Bad Leroy Brown-Jim Croce

I love being outdoors whether its biking, hiking, or camping. I’m also a big fan of trying out new recipes and reading.

I love being outdoors whether its biking, hiking, or camping....

Jordan Feldman

Jordyn Duby

PSOM House: Dickens

Jordyn Duby

Joseph Hobeika

Pronouns: He/Him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Undergraduate Institution: Rhodes College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Favorite Song: Times Like These by Eden

I love staying active by playing soccer and volleyball, enjoy watching F1, and I’m always excited to travel and explore new places.

I love staying active by playing soccer and volleyball, enjoy...

Joseph Hobeika

Josh Israel

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Madison, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Colgate University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite Book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Favorite Song: Honey by 070 Shake

I enjoy playing tennis, running, and trying new restaurants.

I enjoy playing tennis, running, and trying new restaurants.

Josh Israel

Julia Sauriol

Pronouns: she/her/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Hamilton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: George Washington University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Favorite Song: Gooey by Glass Animals

Outside of medicine, I love staying active, whether that’s going for a run, doing yoga or Pilates, or just walking around and exploring the city. I also enjoy baking and have recently been on a mission to perfect my banana bread recipe. When I have the time, I also love immersing myself in a good book, especially outside on a nice day or at the beach!

Outside of medicine, I love staying active, whether that’s going...

Julia Sauriol

Kamren Khan

PSOM House: Rhoads

Kamren Khan

Kashyap Sreeram

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Duke
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite Book: The Covenant of Water
Favorite Song: Mercy by The Weeknd

My true love is eating my way through new cities and trying new cuisines. But outside of food, I love to sing, work out, and hike.

My true love is eating my way through new cities...

Kashyap Sreeram

Katherine Lynch

PSOM House: Wood

Katherine Lynch

Katie Cappola

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Haverford, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite Book: House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende (currently)
Favorite Song: Sister Golden Hair by America

I enjoy playing cello, spending time in the outdoors, and taking naps!

I enjoy playing cello, spending time in the outdoors, and...

Katie Cappola

Kelly Frier

PSOM House: Wood

Kelly Frier

Kendyl Howell

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Substitute
Favorite song: Who Hurt You? by Daniel Ceasar

I love to work out doing classes, shopping and creating fashion looks. I also enjoy photography and the marvel cinematic universe.

I love to work out doing classes, shopping and creating...

Kendyl Howell

Kerol Faltas

Pronouns: He/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Favorite Song: Time of Our Lives by Pitbull

I love to travel, meet new people, and try spontaneous things. I love basketball, pickleball, and tennis. I enjoy going to the gym and am excited to meet you all!

I love to travel, meet new people, and try spontaneous...

Kerol Faltas

Kevin Bryan

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Redwood City
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Boys in the Boat
Favorite song: God's Country

Late night runs, playing the piano, tuning into my favorite podcasts, reading a good book, watching the NBA and the Warriors, and listening to classical and country music are all things that bring levity and joy to my life.

Late night runs, playing the piano, tuning into my favorite...

Kevin Bryan

Kevin Zu

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Warren, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: NYU
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Favorite song: 3005 by Childish Gambino

In my free time I love fencing, watching basketball, spending time with my dog, cooking, and traveling.

In my free time I love fencing, watching basketball, spending...

Kevin Zu

Kiran Rodrigues

PSOM House: Rhoads

Kiran Rodrigues

Krishna Dasari

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: East of Eden
Favorite song: Show Me by Feng Suave

I enjoy reading (especially classic novels), the outdoors (hiking, looking for plants, animals, and rocks), and games of any sort. Also love bughouse, bar trivia, used book stores, and the Strokes.

I enjoy reading (especially classic novels), the outdoors (hiking, looking...

Krishna Dasari

Krishna Sanaka

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Dune by Frank Herbert
Favorite song: Daniel Caesar - Get You

Hey everyone, my name is Krishna and I’m super excited to meet everyone! In my free time, I enjoy trying new cuisines, exploring cafes (I love an iced americano), playing pickleball, and watching cooking videos. My hobbies include following the NBA and building an ugly sweater collection.

Hey everyone, my name is Krishna and I’m super excited...

Krishna Sanaka

Leeon Bacchus

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Hingham
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Life of Pi
Favorite song: Wild Jasmine

I enjoy working on cars and trying to cook new recipes. I’m also trying to teach myself guitar with very limited progress.

I enjoy working on cars and trying to cook new...

Leeon Bacchus

Leianna Yancey

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Philadelphia
Undergraduate Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Favorite song: Just Fine by Mary J. Blige

I enjoy traveling and have been to over 10 countries as an adult. I also love cooking and trying out new recipes just for fun.I enjoy traveling and have been to over 10 countries as an adult. I also love cooking and trying out new recipes just for fun.

I enjoy traveling and have been to over 10 countries...

Leianna Yancey

Leilei Hao

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Forest Hills, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: All the Light We Cannot See
Favorite song: Die For You (The Weeknd)

Leilei Hao

Linus Li

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Fremont, California
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Favorite song: Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap

Dance was my main hobby in college, so you’ll probably catch me taking classes in the studios around Philly. I also enjoy hiking, thrifting, literary/fantasy fiction, and baking, slowly working through the cookbooks I’ve picked up this past year. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Dance was my main hobby in college, so you’ll probably...

Linus Li

Louis McKinnon

PSOM House: Rhoads

Louis McKinnon

Lucas Angles

PSOM House: Wood

Lucas Angles

Lydia Chen

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Whippany, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: It depends on my mood, but I'm often reading fantasy fiction or historical nonfiction.

In my free time, I’m usually playing tennis, crafting with friends, exploring hiking trails, or discovering a new favorite meal. I’m also always in search of a good book!

In my free time, I’m usually playing tennis, crafting with...

Lydia Chen

Madeline Hasson

PSOM House: Mossell

Madeline Hasson

Madison Quig

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Bermuda
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Ready Player One
Favorite song: Bellas Finals (Pitch Perfect)

I love to play sports (rugby, rowing, tennis, pickleball) and I enjoy a good craft. I am always down for a drop-in (beginner) hip-hop class or a karaoke night.

I love to play sports (rugby, rowing, tennis, pickleball) and...

Madison Quig

Mahea Inciong

PSOM House: Wood

Mahea Inciong

Margaret Jankowski

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Favorite song: Make Up Your Mind by Florence and the Machine

In my free time, I like to bake, read, and stay active by running and swimming. I also enjoy trying new restaurants and bakeries.

In my free time, I like to bake, read, and...

Margaret Jankowski

Mark Troftgruben

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite song: "Panama" by Sports

I enjoy cooking, sports (especially football and baseball), history, and martial arts (particularly Muay Thai). I have also recently become an avid fan of the outdoors through hiking, camping, and backpacking.

I enjoy cooking, sports (especially football and baseball), history, and...

Mark Troftgruben

Matthew Greenen

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Stewartsville, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque
Favorite song: Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

I love playing and watching ice hockey, especially the Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as other sports. I also love to lift at the gym or simply spend time outside.

I love playing and watching ice hockey, especially the Pittsburgh...

Matthew Greenen

Max Yang

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Ardsley, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Educated by Tara Westover
Favorite song: One Magic Moment by Bad Suns

Hi! I love baking, going to cafes, traveling, and spending time with friends and family soaking up a good view outdoors!

Hi! I love baking, going to cafes, traveling, and spending...

Max Yang

Maxim Yaskolko

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Master and Margarita
Favorite song: Jet Fuel - Mac Miller

Hello! My name is Maxim, and I’m from Pittsburgh, PA (one of the top two cities in the state). I love being involved in the community through teaching and education. Outside of medicine, I like to stay active, especially with low quality basketball, play chess, and most recently I’ve gotten a little bit into birding.

Hello! My name is Maxim, and I’m from Pittsburgh, PA...

Maxim Yaskolko

Maya Patterson

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Atomic Habits
Favorite song: Bitin' List by Tyler Childers

I am a passionate weight lifter and foodie! I also love hosting people and spending time outdoors. 🙂

I am a passionate weight lifter and foodie! I also...

Maya Patterson

McLean Taggart

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Sandwich, MA
Undergraduate Institution: UMass Amherst
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: Infinite Jest - David Foster Wallace
Favorite Song: Jigsaw Falling Into Place - Radiohead

I am a chemical engineer with a background in liver and kidney transplantation – specifically cryopreservation and machine perfusion. Outside of academics, I am an avid runner, gardener, and reader.

I am a chemical engineer with a background in liver...

McLean Taggart

Melody Gao

PSOM House: Rhoads

Melody Gao

Micaela Alpert

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Summit, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Murder on the Orient Express (Agatha Christie)
Favorite song: Drive (Ben Rector)

I enjoy origami, playing the piano and singing, knitting, and yoga! I also love spending time outdoors and walking/biking along the river trail.

I enjoy origami, playing the piano and singing, knitting, and...

Micaela Alpert

Michael Nguyen

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Milpitas, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Santa Clara University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero
Favorite song: Carried Away (Love to Love) - Surf Mesa, Madison Beer

In my free time, I enjoy staying active and being outdoors, playing music, and trying new food spots! I’m also a big fan of sports; I love playing basketball and watching the NBA/NFL. I hope to go to my first NFL game in the near future!

In my free time, I enjoy staying active and being...

Michael Nguyen

Min Seung Kang

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Solitaire Mystery
Favorite song: Baby I'm Back

I enjoy playing video games, lifting weights, and trying new restaurants to rate on my Beli. Additionally, I enjoy recreating dishes from my childhood.

I enjoy playing video games, lifting weights, and trying new...

Min Seung Kang

Moses Zeidan

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: I just read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" over the summer and really enjoyed it
Favorite song: Impossible question, but "Favourite" by Fontaines D.C. has been stuck in my head this week

I studied bioengineering in undergrad and have lived in NYC and Boston since, working primarily in biotech consulting. I love running and exercising outdoors, traveling with friends, playing piano and guitar, and tinkering on small projects to keep my inner engineer engaged. I’ve been getting a lot of use out of my new slow cooker, and I’m hoping it’ll take me far in med school.

I studied bioengineering in undergrad and have lived in NYC...

Moses Zeidan

Nana Ama Ossei-Wusu

PSOM House: Mossell

Nana Ama Ossei-Wusu

Neha Mani

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Favorite song: Almost There by Anika Noni Rose

Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, reading, doing pilates, playing NYT games, listening to my chaotic Spotify playlist, and trying new restaurants. I’m excited to meet everyone soon!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, reading, doing pilates, playing...

Neha Mani

Neil Ming

PSOM House: Mossell

Neil Ming

Nick Johnston

PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2017
Favorite book: This is Water
Favorite song: Mr. Brightside

swimming, cycling, hiking, road trips

swimming, cycling, hiking, road trips

Nick Johnston

Nina Nair

PSOM House: Dickens

Nina Nair

Olivia Ong

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Favorite song: All Too Well (10 Minute Version) by Taylor Swift

As an avid dancer, I love freestyling, choreographing, and taking classes whenever I can! I’m also into cooking, fashion, and watching movies — especially the ones that are so bad, they’re good.

As an avid dancer, I love freestyling, choreographing, and taking...

Olivia Ong

Olusegun Sobanjo

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: "I Funny: A Middle School Story" - by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
Favorite song: "Just The Way You Are" - Billy Joel

I am the oldest of two siblings. I love to workout, watch anime, and play piano. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in competitive Super Smash Brothers and music composition.

I am the oldest of two siblings. I love to...

Olusegun Sobanjo

Owen Searle

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Sherborn, Massachusetts
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite song: Scared to Start by Michael Marcagi

I love cycling and using the bike to explore new places and meet new people. I’ve spent the past three years working for an East African professional cycling team called Team AMANI. Aside from that, I enjoy spending time in nature, cooking and trying interesting food, reading, and hanging out with friends.

I love cycling and using the bike to explore new...

Owen Searle

Pierre Younes

PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Undergraduate Institution: University of Miami
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Where the Wild Things Are
Favorite song: Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up - Barry White

I’m really into classical music and jazz, and I play three instruments. I also love weightlifting, exploring open-world games, and I’m a huge Pokémon fan (Shuckle supremacy).

I’m really into classical music and jazz, and I play...

Pierre Younes

Rachel Tam

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

I like traveling, cooking, playing baseball/basketball, and card games. Occasionally, I do magic tricks. Hit me up if you’re ever looking to explore new places in Philly for a sweet treat!

I like traveling, cooking, playing baseball/basketball, and card games. Occasionally,...

Rachel Tam

Raphael Simonson

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University (Columbia College)
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Letters of Note
Favorite song: Dissect the Bird (Live)

I enjoy long drives and reading all the little plaques on park benches. I also climb (everything I can), play guitar, and love to pick up new crafts.

I enjoy long drives and reading all the little plaques...

Raphael Simonson

Raquel Cohen

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Boston College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Trust by Hernán Díaz
Favorite song: Valerie by Amy Winehouse

I love playing my guitar and singing at open mic nights. I also enjoy writing poetry, making jewelry, and exercising!

I love playing my guitar and singing at open mic...

Raquel Cohen

Rebecca Koppel

PSOM House: Wood

Rebecca Koppel

Rex Kung

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: A Gentleman in Moscow
Favorite song: Viva la Vida

I love learning and playing different board and card games. I also love being outdoors, whether that’s playing Spikeball on the field or hiking in the mountains!

I love learning and playing different board and card games....

Rex Kung

Rhea Kamat

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

Hi, I’m Rhea! I love to play board games, attempt new baking recipes, and play pickleball with friends. Whenever I get the chance, I also like to sculpt, and I’m currently learning to crochet!

Hi, I’m Rhea! I love to play board games, attempt...

Rhea Kamat

Ria Nawathe

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Blowout + The Secret History + The Night Watchman
Favorite song: Overdrive by Maggie Rogers

I love checking out local restaurants, art museums, green spaces, bookstores – basically exploring new places! I also really enjoy reading, cooking, swimming, and taking care of my plants 🙂

I love checking out local restaurants, art museums, green spaces,...

Ria Nawathe

Richie Glebocki

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Brick, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: If on a Winter's Night a Traveler - Italo Calvino
Favorite song: BLASTOISE! - Genwunner

I weight lift and listen to Yacht Rock on a daily basis. I’m an avid fan of trashy reality TV, Wawa, and gaming.

I weight lift and listen to Yacht Rock on a...

Richie Glebocki

Rico Carale

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: La Junta, CO
Undergraduate Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: America is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo
Favorite song: Baby Boy by Kevin Abstract

Hi all! In my free time, I love to listen to music, go on a run, climb, explore new places with friends, and revisit some of my favorite TV shows.

Hi all! In my free time, I love to listen...

Rico Carale

Robert Stowell-Campos

PSOM House: Wood

Robert Stowell-Campos

Rohit Khurana

PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Favorite song: A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II) by Thundercat

Outside of medicine, I enjoy coding – especially through hackathons and competitive programming. I also love exploring local coffee shops and playing indie games (Tunic is a favorite)!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy coding – especially through hackathons...

Rohit Khurana

Roma Dhingra

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Clarksburg, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Favorite song: Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish

Some of my hobbies are watching sitcoms, reading, and doing henna! I also love going on long walks and trying new restaurants, and I’m really excited to explore everything in Philly!

Some of my hobbies are watching sitcoms, reading, and doing...

Roma Dhingra

Ruhi Sayana

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Cupertino
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Favorite song: West Coast Love by Emotional Oranges

I really enjoy spending time outdoors, whether I’m exploring green spaces in a new city or hiking in a national park! When I’m not outdoors, I love going to live music events, shopping at flea markets, watching basketball (go dubs!), or reading a good book.

I really enjoy spending time outdoors, whether I’m exploring green...

Ruhi Sayana

Sarah Lalani

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Spring, TX
Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Favorite song: Skyfall by Adele

I enjoy going for walks, exploring nearby areas, reading, and embroidering. I also love movie nights and cooking with friends!

I enjoy going for walks, exploring nearby areas, reading, and...

Sarah Lalani

Sarah Mischel

Pronouns: she/hers
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: San Diego
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Stoner by John Williams
Favorite song: Graceland

In my free time, I like to do yoga, rock climb, hike, and cook/eat good food with loved ones! I also enjoy finding oversized produce at farmers’ markets.

In my free time, I like to do yoga, rock...

Sarah Mischel

Sayalee Patankar

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Favorite song: Homemade Dynamite by Lorde

Outside of school, I enjoy dancing, drawing, and painting. I also love trying new foods and am excited to explore all the spots around Philly!

Outside of school, I enjoy dancing, drawing, and painting. I...

Sayalee Patankar

Sebastian Castro

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Guam
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: One Piece
Favorite song: As - Stevie Wonder

Before coming to med school, I was studying music composition at Princeton. My main instrument is piano, but I also play the oboe and sing! For fun, I love to watch live music or transcribe jazz solos.

Before coming to med school, I was studying music composition...

Sebastian Castro

Shanthi Deivanayagam

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Favorite song: Strangers by Mt. Joy

I enjoy doing pottery and ceramics in my free time! I also like drawing and painting, especially of animal subjects. I’ve recently been reading a lot of thrillers and mysteries, and sitting outside with my dog, Clifford!

I enjoy doing pottery and ceramics in my free time!...

Shanthi Deivanayagam

Shreya Mehta

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban
Favorite song: Love Story (Taylor Swift)

I enjoy listening to all genres of music, trying new restaurants, puzzles and board games, spending time with my dog, and hanging out with friends and family! Outside of medicine, I’m interested in health policy, South Asian politics & cultural events/movies, and perfecting my gluten free banana bread recipe.

I enjoy listening to all genres of music, trying new...

Shreya Mehta

Skylar Montague Redecke

PSOM House: Mossell

Skylar Montague Redecke

Sophie Marcom

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Undergraduate Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Favorite song: Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor

I love going to coffee shops, reading, and meeting new people! I also like to stay active through walking/running, dancing, and going to the gym.

I love going to coffee shops, reading, and meeting new...

Sophie Marcom

Sophie Sax

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Peekskill, New York
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Favorite song: Little Green by Joni Mitchell

I like to spend my time running, crocheting, & playing cello! I also love cooking & trying different restaurants!

I like to spend my time running, crocheting, & playing...

Sophie Sax

Spencer Yueh

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Institution: Swarthmore College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracer Kidder
Favorite song: Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader Cover

Outside of medicine, you can either find me playing soccer, guitar, or watching my Minnesota Vikings disappoint me every year.

Outside of medicine, you can either find me playing soccer,...

Spencer Yueh

Srighana Nadella

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: Dublin, Ohio
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite Book: The Alchemist
Favorite Song: Sapphire by Ed Sheeran

I am a first-year OMFS resident and medical student who finds joy in the precision and problem-solving of surgery and the privilege of caring for patients. In my free time, I enjoy running along the Schuylkill River Trail, exploring the food scene in Philly, and traveling to discover new cultures and cuisines.

I am a first-year OMFS resident and medical student who...

Srighana Nadella

Stephanie Yoon

PSOM House: Rhoads

Stephanie Yoon

Steven Shin

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Severna Park, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Dartmouth College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Favorite song: Sir Duke

I like to make all sorts of stuff, including food, furniture, and art! I’m also into various outdoor activities, especially rock climbing and skiing.

I like to make all sorts of stuff, including food,...

Steven Shin

Thijs Larson

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Last Lecture
Favorite song: Wishing Well

I love exploring coffee shops and going on dog walks with shepherd mix pup. On the weekends you might find me going for hiking or playing rec sports.

I love exploring coffee shops and going on dog walks...

Thijs Larson

Thomas Manley

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite song: Summer of '42 - Kishi Bashi

I love listening to and playing music, marital arts, and all kinds of outdoor activities like skiing and hiking. I also really enjoy playing video games, reading, and cooking.

I love listening to and playing music, marital arts, and...

Thomas Manley

Tony Pan

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Media, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Romans
Favorite song: Dancing (by Elevation Worship)

I find joy in a chaotic chess match, attempting to be an aesthetic photographer, and pretending to study/read. I also rly like improvising music on violin, piano, guitar, among other instruments.

I find joy in a chaotic chess match, attempting to...

Tony Pan

Tova Tachau

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Institution: UPenn
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Master and Margarita
Favorite song: Not a Lot Just Forever, Adrienne Linker

I grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs where I took circus arts classes and hiked in Valley Forge with my dog, Charlie. Now I enjoy backpacking, reading, and running.

I grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs where I took...

Tova Tachau

Trisha Sengupta

Pronouns: she/they
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Saratoga, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand
Favorite song: Lemon Drop - Raynes

I love to read, play the bassoon, try new recipes, and play ultimate frisbee!

I love to read, play the bassoon, try new recipes,...

Trisha Sengupta

Tsegaw Bahlibi

PSOM House: Rhoads
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre dame
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: QB1 by Mike Lupica
Favorite song: Tombstone - Rod Wave

Some of my interests outside of medicine are sports such as basketball, football, and running. I enjoy playing basketball with friends, photography, and exploring new cities while traveling.

Some of my interests outside of medicine are sports such...

Tsegaw Bahlibi

Uvin Ko

PSOM House: Mossell

Uvin Ko

Valeria Barriobero

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: 100 Years of Solitude
Favorite song: No Se Vale by Camilo

Outside of medicine, I love to read, take long walks outdoors, and find new recipes to try! I also grew up dancing, so you can probably find me taking a dance class or looking for a new opportunity for social dancing!

Outside of medicine, I love to read, take long walks...

Valeria Barriobero

Vasuprada Shandar

PSOM House: Mossell

Vasuprada Shandar

Veronica Zhang

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Ambler, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite song: "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga

Hi everyone! I love road trips, hiking, exploring new restaurants with friends and family, and watching sitcoms. I also enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

Hi everyone! I love road trips, hiking, exploring new restaurants...

Veronica Zhang

Victoria Chinaka

Pronouns: she/her/hers
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Favorite song: Arthur’s theme by Christopher Cross

Hi! I’m Vicki and I’m an old should. I’m also a really big tv/film person. I live on Letrerboxd and I am a notorious rewatcher lol!

Hi! I’m Vicki and I’m an old should. I’m also...

Victoria Chinaka

Vy Le

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Mossell
Hometown: Pennsauken, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Haverford College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Crying in H Mart
Favorite song: Birds of a Feather- Billie Eilish

I enjoy running and lifting weights. I also love to cook and make cooking videos on my food instagram (@kitchen.five).

I enjoy running and lifting weights. I also love to...

Vy Le

Waqar Ali

Pronouns: he/him/his
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Brownsville, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Jurassic Park
Favorite song: No Time for Caution

Hi there, I’m Waqar (Wuh-car)! I love animals and biking and playing Minecraft. I look forward to getting to know everyone at making some excellent memories on the road to careers in medicine.

Hi there, I’m Waqar (Wuh-car)! I love animals and biking...

Waqar Ali

William Hayes

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Andromeda Strain
Favorite song: To Hank - HARDY, Brantley Gilbert, & Colt Ford

When I am not fishing or spending time on a lake, I travel to compete in pickleball tournaments and lift weights. Outside of physical activities, I enjoy listening to music, playing cards, and cooking fun meals.

When I am not fishing or spending time on a...

William Hayes

William Jackson

Pronouns: he/him
PSOM House: Wood
Hometown: San Carlos, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Call of the Wild (Jack London)
Favorite song: Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)

I love spending time outdoors, running, playing basketball, and photography!

I love spending time outdoors, running, playing basketball, and photography!

William Jackson

Xinze Tan

PSOM House: Rhoads

Xinze Tan

Yuri Choi

Pronouns: she/her
PSOM House: Dickens
Hometown: Potomac, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2020
Favorite song: Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks

Outside of school and work, I spend my time running, cooking and baking, and hanging out with friends. You’ll often find me at a farmer’s market, coffee shops, and exploring different restaurants!

Outside of school and work, I spend my time running,...

Yuri Choi

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